The ME15 6QJ postcode is in Maidstone, Kent postcode town, within South East, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the ME15 6QJ area, explore the ME15 6QJ Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the ME15 6QJ area, visit the ME15 6QJ House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | ME15 |
| Ward | High Street |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Tovil |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Maidstone |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Kent |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | Medway |
| Police Force | Kent |
| NHS Care Board | NHS Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | High Street |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Maidstone and The Weald |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 4066 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Private renting new arrivals / Constrained renters / Rural Growth Areas, while the work-zone classification is Primarily residential suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Lower Fant(0.37 mi)
The nearest Bus stop is Courtenay Road(0.02 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Maidstone West(0.45 mi)
The nearest airport is Southend Airport(22.55 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archbishop Courtenay Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 6QN (0.08 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone, St Michael's Church of England Junior SchoolPrimary, Good | 7-11 | ME16 8ER (0.34 mi) | Details |
| St Michael's Church of England Infant School MaidstonePrimary, Outstanding | 5-7 | ME16 8ER (0.34 mi) | Details |
| South Borough Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | ME15 6TL (0.43 mi) | Details |
| Maidstone Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME15 7BT (0.66 mi) | Details |
| MEPA ACADEMYSecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME14 1PF (0.73 mi) | Details |
| Oakwood Park Grammar SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | ME16 8AH (0.86 mi) | Details |
| Park Way Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | ME15 7AH (0.86 mi) | Details |
| St Augustine AcademySecondary, Good | 11-16 | ME16 8AE (0.96 mi) | Details |
| Brunswick House Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 5-11 | ME16 0QQ (0.98 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is THE COLLEGE PRACTICE(0.39 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| the college practiceActivethe college practice, 50-52 college road, maidstone, kent | 01622752345 | ME15 6SB |
| the vine medical centreActivethe vine medical centre, 13 tonbridge road, maidstone, kent | 01622754898 | ME16 8RL |
| bower mount medical practiceActive1 bower mount road, maidstone, kent | 01622756721 | ME16 8AX |
| brewer streetActive4 brewer street, maidstone, kent | 01622755419 | ME14 1RU |
The population of ME156QJ is 414 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 37 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (2039), Between 25 to 34 (1796), and Between 35 to 44 (1586).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 267 people, followed by White: Other White with a total of 44.
Regarding education, 130 adults have Does not apply, while 41 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Deprived in one dimension (240), followed by at least Not deprived in any dimension (197).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned No religion (180), followed by Christian (163).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (53) followed by Never worked and long-term unemployed (45), and Semi-routine occupations (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (422), and 199 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1495) and Middle East and Asia (141).